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The Steading

4.0 star property
Adults-only vacation home in Dornoch with free parking

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Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Garden Area | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies
The Steading provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Dornoch, The Steading is in the historical district. Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Golspie Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Dornoch Beach.
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4 The Steading, Balnapolaig, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3HA

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Dornoch Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Embo Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Skibo Castle - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Golspie Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf And Turf - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandstone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Steading

Upscale vacation home in the historical district
The Steading provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by credit card and is due 14 days before the date of arrival at the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 90 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Steading B&B Dornoch
The Steading Dornoch
The Steading Private vacation home
The Steading Private vacation home Dornoch

Frequently asked questions

Is The Steading pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Steading?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Steading?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Steading?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Steading provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Steading located?

Situated in the historical district, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dornoch Cathedral, Historylinks, and Dornoch Beach. Royal Dornoch Golf Club is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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